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Are you Planning to go?...................................................19 Breaking News..................................................................13 Classifieds: WorldWide Buyers’ Guide™..............43-56 Congratulations Stewart Krause!....................................32 Education Connection........................................................8 Fun Page...........................................................................38 Hot Off the Press.................................................................9 Obituary: Crandall, William Joseph “Joe”......................17 Obituary: Johnson, Jerry Don.........................................22 Obituary: Maxwell, James C. “Jim”.................................40 Obituary: Moravec, Marilyn Jane....................................17 Photo Page........................................................................28 Product Spotlight..............................................................31 Who’s in the News............................................................13 WorldWide Association Memberships................................16 WorldWide .........6 WorldWide Subscription Form...........................................51 Acker Drill Company...........................................................53 Allegheny Instruments........................................................19 Armstrong Machine Co., Inc. (AMCI)..................................13 Atlantic Screen & Manufacturing, Inc. (ASI)........................22 Baker Water Systems.........................................................17 Better Water Industries Inc..................................................37 Bit Brokers International (BBI)..............................................8 Bitco, Inc.............................................................................18 Central Mine Equipment Company (CME)..........................15 Drill King International.........................................................36 Drill Pipe, Inc.......................................................................38 Drilling Equipment Sales, Inc. (DES).................................1,6 Drilling Supply & Mfg (DSM)...............................................29 GEFCO (BAUER Equipment America, Inc.)..........................2 Geoprobe Systems®............................................................56 Geothermal Supply Company, Inc. (GSC)..........................35 Heron Instruments, Inc.......................................................12 Horizon Hoist......................................................................39 Infinity Tool Manufacturing....................................................3 Infinity Tool Manufacturing..................................................35 KS Bit, Inc...........................................................................25 Mills Machine Company, Inc...............................................42 Mountain States Ground Water Expo.................................23 N&N Drilling Supply.............................................................40 National Ground Water Assoc. (NGWA) Groundwater Week..7 PennDrill Mfg......................................................................21 Premier Drill Products, LLC……………..............................30 SEMCO, Inc........................................................................55 SIMCO® Drilling Equipment...................................................4 Specialty Rig Sales (SRS)....................................................9 Star Iron Works, Inc. - Construction....................................26 Star Iron Works, Inc. - Water Well.......................................27 T&T Carbide Inc..................................................................54 TDH Manufacturing Inc.......................................................33 Well-Vu, Inc.........................................................................34 Advertisers Featured Editorial C&G - Construction/Geotechnical ENV - Environmental G&O - Shallow Gas and Oil MIN - Mining DIR - Horizontal Directional Drilling EXB - Exploration/Blasthole GEO - Geothermal WTR - Water October 2024 - Honoring Our Drilling Families CONST ENV EXB G&O GEOTECH GEO HDD MIN WTR Aardvark Packers Acker Drill Company Atlantic Screen & Mfg.,Inc. 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VMAC Western Drilling Tools Windmill 702 Staying Productive No Matter the Jobsite..................23 Battersby, Mark E.: Drilling Into Money Not Boring..38 Research for E cient, Environmentally Friendly.......22 Storkson, Britt: Energy Conversion Issues.............32 Smith, Billy Bob: The “Idiots” Corner.......................18 Information on Federal Firearms and Explosives......19 Producing Natural Gas in Unconventional Ways.......30 Connor, Tim: Employee Reviews.............................34 Building the Green Line - Damian Brake...................26 The Alberta Drilling Accelerator.................................24 Petrobas Teams with a Geothermal Drilling Co.........35 A Way to Capture Carbon Dioxide in the Air...............35 Wilson, Jr., Robert Evans: The Un-Comfort Zone II...14 Laying Pipe through Wetlands...................................24 Building a Family Legacy with Mining........................11 Jordan, Rick: Getting Bigger....................................12 Decades of Dedication..............................................21 A Peek Into the World of Pearson Drilling & Pump Svc...20 Rasmussen, Tim: Water for Life International..........27 A Tale of Perseverance, Ingenuity, and Hard Work....31 Peterson, Ronald: Drilling Fluid Circulation.............37 Celebrating Five Generations of Water Well Drilling.....41 WWDR 5 OCTOBER 2024 WorldWide Drilling Resource®
OCTOBER BEGINS THE LAST QUARTER OF 2024 We hope your year thus far has been a good one and you’re looking forward to a great fall ~ that cool, crisp feeling is in the air. It’s been a whirlwind of a year here at WorldWide and the WWDR Team is looking forward to seeing you . . . on the trail soon. Amazes me how many companies, BIG or little, thought this effort would not last six (6) months. Remembering back, Doc Faison and I spoke of that before we went full-speed ahead into this adventure to continue serving the industry we both loved helping prior to this NEW RED JACKET effort. If you were sitting in my office today, here in rural Bonifay, Florida, it would amaze you, I believe, just as much as it amazes me each and every day, just how well this WWDR Team works together seemingly without any disagreements, shares ideas with each other, works through the everyday questions that may arise, and makes this the most sought-after Print and Online Drilling Magazine in the World still today. I believe it’s because, we are honest, to the point, and believe in DRILLING and YOU, the people in it. SO, AGAIN I REPEAT THE WORDS OF A VERY WISE MAN . . . Proudly Made in the United States of America - delivered WorldWide! WorldWide Drilling Resource® The complete magazine for the drilling industry worldwide, owned by drilling industry associates dedicated to bringing the most up-to-date technology and information to subscribers. Covering construction-geotechnical, directional, environmental, exploration-blasthole, shallow gas & oil, geothermal, mining, water well, irrigation, wastewater; from bits, to pumps, to rigs, to tanks, through wire, and more. Whatever it takes to get the drilling job done! Managing Publisher/CEO/President: Veronica I. “Ronnie” Jones Vice President: Troy Cunningham Office Administrator: Michele Stevens Editor: Bonnie Love Public Relations Professional/Display: Sheryl Kevilly Public Relations Professional/Classified: Linda Peterson Representative: Marie Cunningham Editorial Assistant: Sophia Henline Editorial Contributors for this month Mark Battersby Tim Connor Rick Jordan Ron Peterson Tim Rasmussen “Billy Bob Smith” Britt Storkson Robert Evans Wilson, Jr. Guest Contributor: YOUR NAME COULD APPEAR HERE! Call 850-547-0102 Hyd/Eng Consultant: Thomas Kwader, Ph.D.,P.G. Consultant: Mary Ann Pelletier Editorial contributions & advertisements include statements of fact and opinions that are the sole responsibility of the author and/or companies and do not necessarily imply any opinion of the owners, management, or staff of WorldWide Drilling Resource® . Images may have been altered for clarity. Complete advertising information may be found at: www.worldwidedrillingresource.com or by calling 850-547-0102. WorldWide Drilling Resource® makes every effort not to place advertisements for “like” products on the same page in our publication; this may occur however, due to size and space within the publication. We regret any inconvenience this may cause our advertisers. WorldWide Drilling Resource® is published monthly by: WorldWide Drilling Resource, Inc., a Florida Corporation, independently owned and operated. PO Box 660 (3089 Northride Lane) Bonifay FL 32425-0660. Telephone: 850-547-0102 Fax: 850-547-0329 E-mail: wwdr@worldwidedrillingresource.com Website: www.worldwidedrillingresource.com Copyright 2024 WorldWide Drilling Resource, Inc. Seen by countless WorldWide. Publication Agreement No. 40892520. Back issues may be requested. Cost per issue $10.00 USD. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any manner without the strict written consent of the publishers. Advertising rates furnished upon request. Editorial contributions are welcome subject to editorial review.* WorldWide Drilling Resource® reserves the right to refuse any advertisement. We Recycle 6 OCTOBER 2024 WorldWide Drilling Resource® With Pen - Computer in hand . . . Veronica I. “Ronnie” Jones, 850-547-0102 ronnie@worldwidedrillingresource.com Next Up . . . TAKE A HALLOWEEN BREAK . . . See you on the trail . . . Pulstar Pump Hoists Mudslayer Systems Rose-Wall Water Trucks and Grouters UP-Z-DAZY by Funk Mfg. Drilling Equipment Sales ~ Your Connection for: And so Much More! Give us a Call Today - 828-322-3056
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8 OCTOBER 2024 WorldWide Drilling Resource® Blasting by: Petr Explosives Group Introduction to Aggregates & Sand Pit Operation, Optimization & General Maintenance November 6-7 ~ Golden, CO phone: 303-273-0303 www.petrexplosivesgroup.com Education Connection by: Sandvik & Dyno Nobel Quarry Academy November 19-21 ~ San Antonio, TX www.quarryacademy.com Foundations by: Deep Foundations Institute Driven Pile Committee Impact November 6 ~ ONLINE WEBINAR phone: 973-423-4030 www.dfi.org by: Pile Driving Contractors Association and Pile Dynamics, Inc. Deep Foundation Integrity Testing & Wave Equation Analysis Seminar November 6 ~ Cleveland, OH High Strain Dynamic Testing & Proficiency Test Option Workshop November 7-8 ~ Cleveland, OH phone: 904-215-4771 www.piledrivers.org/dfdta- november-2024-cleveland/ Groundwater / Water Well by: Washington St. Ground Water Assn Driller & Pump Installer Seminar November 1 ~ Tacoma, WA November 2 ~ Longview, WA phone: 360-757-1551 www.wsgwa.org by: Princeton Groundwater, Inc. The Remediation Course November 4-8 through November 11-14 LIVE ONLINE phone: 813-964-0800 www.princeton-groundwater.com Horizontal Directional Drilling by: North American Society for Trenchless Technology Cured-in-Place Pipe (CIPP) Good Practices Course November 13-14 ~ VIRTUAL phone: 888-388-2554 www.nastt.org Irrigation by: Rain Bird Academy Training November 4-8 ~ Anaheim, CA November 4-8 ~ West Palm Beach, FL November 11-15 ~ Miami, FL November 11-15 ~ Hattisburg, MS November 18-22 ~ San Diego, CA November 18-22 ~ Atlanta, GA phone: 800-498-1942 E-mail: training@rainbird.com Tunnelling by: Deep Foundations Institute Tunneling and Underground Committee Shotcrete Short Course November 12-13 ~ Sealy, TX phone: 973-423-4030 www.dfi.org More education opportunities during events can be found by clicking here online at: worldwidedrillingresource.com
9 OCTOBER 2024 WorldWide Drilling Resource® Revolutionizing Precision and Efficiency In the ever-evolving realm of underground construction, Barbco unveiled its newly redesigned Pathfinder Pilot Tube Steering System. The “Barbco Theodolite System,” a cornerstone of the Pathfinder’s precision-guided capabilities, underwent a comprehensive overhaul. Upgrades to LED targets, cameras, and the inclusion of a nitrogen gas system for moisture clearance within the sight tube reflect Barbco’s dedication to providing operators with optimal visibility. One of the most striking advancements in the new Pathfinder is its significantly reduced footprint. By trimming down the length by four feet, Barbco has streamlined the process of deploying the machine into confined spaces. The integration of a disposable sub-saver to the main spindle simplifies maintenance procedures, ensuring minimal downtime and maximum operational efficiency. Additionally, the introduction of removable breakouts on the Pathfinder allows for their use on the exit side pit, eliminating the need for portable breakout tongs, which further optimizes on-site workflow. Operational agility has also been significantly bolstered with the incorporation of a rack and pinion system. This innovation facilitates quick and efficient rod tripping when necessary. For a link, click on this box in our online issue. No online issue? Register at worldwidedrillingresource.com
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11 OCTOBER 2024 WorldWide Drilling Resource® Building a Family Legacy with Mining Adapted from Information by BHP The Jansen potash project is part of the beating heart of mining in Saskatchewan, Canada, representing the largest project of its kind not only in this province of Canada, but in the world. To deliver Jansen, BHP benefits from the expertise of a number of local, national, and global partners as part of an integrated project team known as Team Jansen. With construction at Jansen ramping up and first production just around the corner in 2026, BHP continues to attract local talent in the region. For some, mining is just what they do for a living, but for the Kowalskis, it is a family tradition. In the summer of 2023, Jodi Kowalski was looking for a change. Having invested years in the mining industry in Saskatchewan and honing his craft, Jodi started at BHP as a lead hoisting shaft and pillar person. Just a month later after getting his new start as part of Team Jansen, Jodi was joined by his daughter, Emily Kowalski, who was looking to follow in his footsteps and seize the opportunity for a new role on-site at Jansen as a junior warehouse coordinator with KDM Constructors. “Since a young age, I’ve always wanted to be at the mine like my other family members,” said Emily. “As a young female, I found my calling at BHP’s Jansen project. I am really looking forward to being together with my family working on one of the world’s largest potash mines.” Finally, in April 2024, Jodi and Emily were joined on-site by another family member, Rick Kowalski, a liaison and supervisor for Fortis, who is Jodi’s father and Emily’s grandfather. For Rick, the Jansen project signifies another important milestone - one of his last stops after an impressive 48-year career in the Saskatchewan mining industry. “Having three generations working at the same place is incredible, it’s not only a testament to a strong family bond, but it also creates a sense of legacy and tradition,” said Jodi. “Being able to experience this with my daughter and my dad at the Jansen site is truly special, with Rick at the end of his career and Emily at the start of hers, we can cherish these moments and enjoy this unique dynamic.” MIN
12 OCTOBER 2024 WorldWide Drilling Resource® Getting Bigger by Rick Jordan Retired Mineral Processing Engineer It seems that things are getting bigger. We recently decided to purchase a new refrigerator for no other reason than my wife wants a new one. We remodeled our kitchen several years ago and installed cabinets to accommodate a standard size refrigerator. Today’s standard size refrigerator is both wider and taller than our refrigerator and won’t fit between or below our cabinets. Unless I replace our cabinets, we will have to special order a refrigerator to fit. Why do refrigerators have to be larger now than before? It’s not only refrigerators. Modern coffee cups hold 10, 12, or maybe even 16 ounces. I still drink from the same cups I used decades ago and they hold 8 ounces. I guess our bodies require more caffeine these days. Dinner plates have also grown. I compare our flatware with my daughter and son-in-law’s newer plates, and their plates are two inches larger in diameter. Why? Restaurant food portions have also grown. It used to be an omelet was made with two eggs. The twoegg omelet is now a Seniors’ menu entrée. A three-egg omelet is now the norm, and I’ve seen people order five-egg omelets. Are more people overweight today because food portions have grown, or have food portions grown because people tend to eat more now? And let’s not forget houses. When I was growing up, it was common for a family of six or eight to dwell comfortably in a 1200-square-foot abode. A couple with two children today has to live in at least a 2400-square-foot home with bay windows and vaulted ceilings. And not only houses. In 1964, my dad built a garage that was 30 feet by 40 feet, with 12-foot ceilings. It was the biggest private residence garage in town at the time. People are building garages twice that size nowadays with 16-foot ceilings. Teenagers have bigger feet today than when I was a kid. Since I was 16, I’ve worn a size 10 shoe just like most of my friends. My son is about the same height and weight as me, but he wears a 13½ shoe. A local shoe store displays a huge basketball shoe in their window. When I was in high school, the display shoe was size 17. They now display a size 24 shoe. What happened? Everything is not growing, though. Not too many years ago, a toilet paper roll was 4½ inches wide. Today’s toilet paper is 3¾ inches wide. Figure that one out! Rick Rick Jordan may be contacted via e-mail to michele@worldwidedrillingresource.com
13 OCTOBER 2024 WorldWide Drilling Resource® Sandvik Acquires Universal Field Robots Sandvik has acquired Universal Field Robots (UFR), a fast-growing Australiabased provider of autonomous interoperable solutions for the surface mining and underground mining markets. UFR will be part of Digital Mining Technologies, a division within Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions. This acquisition will help strengthen the position of Sandvik AutoMine® - the world’s leading mining automation platform. UFR will significantly expand the number of compatible third-party equipment types, providing customers with opportunities to optimize the performance of their mining equipment fleets, regardless of the manufacturer. “Universal Field Robots is an important strategic addition to Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions, which will strengthen our growth potential and provide key capabilities in the development of our mining automation solutions portfolio going forward,” said Stefan Widing, president and CEO of Sandvik. For a link, click on this box in our online issue. No online issue? Register at worldwidedrillingresource.com WHO’S IN THE NEWS For additional announcements from VMAC, Aries Industries, DFI, and the Texas Oil & Gas Association, click on this box in our online issue. No online issue? Register at: worldwidedrillingresource.com Diedrich Drill Kevin Chadderdon has been promoted to director of product management. Craig Pickett has been promoted to lead Diedrich Drill’s customer service team. Kevin and Craig are now part of the Diedrich Drill leadership team alongside Ryan Kelso, Bill Siar, Greg Miracle, and Tom Klemp. Kevin Chadderdon Craig Pickett
14 OCTOBER 2024 WorldWide Drilling Resource® The Un-Comfort Zone II by Robert Evans Wilson, Jr. Stop Fighting and Embrace the Power of Unity Unity is a cross-cultural human need, and longing to belong feels like it is built into our DNA. It was definitely a survival mechanism for our cave-dwelling ancestors. Inclusion and acceptance into the tribe or clan made the difference between life and death. And, its ability to foster cooperation makes unity the basis for all civilization. Today, unity is as important as ever because it empowers small groups of people to create beneficial change or halt incursions into their liberty. These days, with so much political disunity, I would like to offer an example of how unity can work to bring us together. In 2001, I lived in an unincorporated county (no city government), and only a county commission to whom we could take our problems. Many people in the neighborhood were asking for a means to safely walk across a narrow bridge on a busy street with lots of motorized traffic. The bridge was so narrow two cars could barely cross at the same time. As it was, a person walking their dog would have to wait until there was no traffic on one side, and then run across before the next car approached. It was less than 75 feet long, but was still a long distance for many people to run. The bridge spanned a deep, fast-moving creek, which meant some form of pedestrian overpass was necessary. One of the neighborhood associations made a formal request to the county commission to either widen the bridge enough to add a sidewalk or to install a separate pedestrian bridge. The county commission replied it did not have the funds for such a project. However, the county commissioner who represented our neighborhood came back to us with a solution that would cost the county nothing. He said he found a way to build a brand-new bridge with sidewalks on both sides using federal funding. Next, he had the architecture firm he owned design the bridge to federal specifications. He then got the county commission and the federal agency with the funding to approve it. With that accomplished, he called a neighborhood meeting to show us the plans for the bridge we would be getting. We were all shocked. To qualify for federal funding, his bridge would be over four football fields long, taller than a threestory building, four lanes wide, and designed for the impact of a high-volume expressway. His proposed mega-bridge would have destroyed hundreds of old growth hardwood trees along with the ambiance of our residential neighborhood. It would also set the stage for turning our street, which provided a cut-through between two major roads, into a four-lane connector. The neighborhood association president who made the request was inundated over the next three days with phone calls from irate neighbors who did not want the mega-bridge. So, she called the county commissioner and told him we didn't need a big bridge, just something simple for pedestrians to get over the creek. He replied, “This bridge is a done deal. Unless you present us with 100,000 signatures on a petition, there's no way you can stop it.” Some of the leaders in our community resigned themselves to the inevitability of the big bridge, but I wasn’t willing to accept that. So I printed up flyers and put them in mailboxes in all the subdivisions within a half-mile of the bridge. I even stapled some to the trees that were doomed to be chainsawed. Before long, we had a movement. Over one hundred concerned neighbors wrote letters, phoned, faxed, and emailed every member of the county commission, our representatives in the state legislature, and even the governor. As a unified coalition, we had enough power to stop the project without 100,000 signatures. Within a week, the county commissioner phoned the neighborhood association president and said, “The governor just called and asked me why I was trying to ram a mega-bridge down the throats of a neighborhood who didn’t want it. You win; the bridge has been cancelled. You can take your chances running across that narrow bridge, because you’re not getting anything else.” We created enough opposition to stop the project and save the beauty of our neighborhood. We succeeded because of unity. A few years later, we voted to create our own city and take control of our tax money, which enabled us to finally get the pedestrian bridge we wanted. When people work together and gather their collective strength, it seems to make obstacles melt away. What once seemed impossible, becomes achievable. Unity can invoke political change as we have seen many times in history. Unity ended Apartheid in South Africa, the war in Vietnam, and systemic racial discrimination in the American south. Unity doesn't require a majority to succeed - just a cooperative and determined minority. We must be wary of those who will divide us. Corruption runs deep in our political system, and we need to exercise our critical thinking skills to recognize those who profit from our division. Will Durant, American philosopher and historian warned, “The political machine triumphs because it is a united minority acting against a divided majority.” Our political problems are best solved by coming together rather than the division we have today. We need to remember how much we have in common. As I have written before, we all want: peace; to feel safe (free from fear); the basics of survival (clean water, good food, and a comfortable home); good health; prosperity (freedom to find happiness); friends; love; respect; self-confidence; and justice (everyone plays by the same rules). Unity provides a vehicle for hope and connectedness. It is more than just accepting our differences; it means cherishing them because we can all benefit by learning new things, getting a different perspective, and expanding our consciousness. Embrace the power of unity - it may just save the world! Robert Robert is an innovation/change speaker, author, and consultant. He works with companies that want to be more competitive through innovation and with people who want to think more creatively. Contact him via e-mail to michele@worldwidedrillingresource.com
WorldWide Drilling Resource® is proud to be a member of these associations. Alberta Water Well Drilling Association Tel: 780-386-2335 awwda2019@gmail.com www.awwda.ca Arizona Water Well Association admin@azwwa.org www.azwwa.org Black Hills Chapter of the ISEE President: Megan Buurma www.bitwconference.org British Columbia Ground Water Assn Tel: 604-530-8934 secretary@bcgwa.org www.bcgwa.org California Groundwater Association Tel: 916-231-2134 Fax: 614-898-7791 www.groundh2o.org Concrete Sawing & Drilling Association Tel: 727-577-5004 info@csda.org www.csda.org Empire State Water Well Drillers Assn Tel: 315-225-3060 gramsue67@gmail.com www.nywelldriller.org Florida Ground Water Association 850-205-5641 djessup@executiveoffice.org www.fgwa.org Indiana Ground Water Assn Tel: 888-443-7330 Fax: 765-231-4430 ingroundwater@gmail.com www.indianagroundwater.org Iowa Geothermal Association Tel: 515-224-6469 info@iowageothermal.org www.iowageothermal.org Louisiana Ground Water Association Tel: 337-654-4666 suireterry@gmail.com www.lgwa.org National Drilling Association Tel: 216-210-3827 Fax: 216-803-9900 info@nda4u.com www.nda4u.net National Ground Water Association Tel: 800-551-7379 Fax: 614-898-7786 www.ngwa.org Nebraska Well Drillers Association Tel: 402-476-0162 jason@h2oboy.net www.nebraskawelldrillers.org New Jersey Ground Water Association barbemor@gmail.com www.njgwa.org North Carolina Ground Water Assn Tel: 919-876-0687 elaine@execman.net www.ncgwa.org North Dakota Well Drillers Association Tel: 701-629-1668 James Dennis denniswaterwell@yahoo.com Northern Plains Chapter of the ISEE President: Thom Hunter Tel: 307-689-0050 www.bitwconference.org Ohio Water Well Association, Inc. Tel: 740-828-9200 Fax: 740-828-2635 ohiowaterwellassociation@gmail.com www.ohiowaterwell.org Oklahoma Ground Water Association Tel: 405-513-2558 www.okgroundwater.org Ontario Groundwater Association Tel: 519-245-7194 Fax: 519-245-7196 executivedirector@ogwa.ca www.ogwa.ca Pennsylvania Ground Water Association Tel: 814-553-3883 pgwadirector@gmail.com www.pgwa.org Shallow Exploration Drillers Clinic Tel: 402-472-6863 https://shallowdrillers.com/ Your Association can be listed here! Find out how - 850-547-0102 Ronnie South Carolina Ground Water Association Tel: 803-356-6809 Fax: 803-356-6826 scgwa@sc.rr.com www.scgwa.org South Dakota Well Drillers Association Tel: 605-390-3233 Randy Taylor rltaylor@rap.midco.net www.sdwda.org Southwest Mississippi Community College Well Construction Technology Tel: 601-276-3738 cdunn@smcc.edu Tennessee Water Well Association Tel: 865-761-4363 tnwaterwellassociation@gmail.com Texas Alliance of Energy Producers Tel: 940-723-4131 Fax: 940-723-4132 joannb@texasalliance.org www.texasalliance.org Texas Ground Water Association Tel: 512-472-7437 Fax: 512-472-0537 ssteinbach@twca.org www.tgwa.org Utah Ground Water Association Tel: 801-541-7259 www.utahgroundwater.org Virginia Water Well Association Tel: 804-387-8395 Fax: 804-302-7978 info@vawaterwellassociation.org www.vawaterwellassociation.org West Virginia Water Well Drillers Association Tel: 804-387-8395 wva.wwda@gmail.com www.wvwwda.org Call Today 850-547-0102 Time is Running Out . . . Buyers Meet Sellers ~ Make sure your company is included in this incredible offer! In addition to appearing in the December issue, each Buyers Meet Sellers ad appears online with a direct link to your website for 12 months. Plus, it is included in our Buyers Meet Sellers laminated booklet which is distributed at industry trade events all year long. 16 OCTOBER 2024 WorldWide Drilling Resource®
17 OCTOBER 2024 WorldWide Drilling Resource® In Memoriam Marilyn Jane Moravec (1928~2024) The Empire State Water Well Driller’s Association expressed their condolences to the family of Marilyn Jane Moravec of Penn Yan, New York, who passed away July 18, 2024, at the age of 96. Born in Fargo, North Dakota, Marilyn graduated from Kenmore High School and attended Keuka College. She was a member and past president of the Kiwanis Club, member of the Penn Yan United Methodist Church, and a lifetime member of the Girl Scouts. She worked for several years at her husband’s family water well drilling company, Barney Moravec Inc. Marilyn is survived by her children William (Patricia), John, Elizabeth (David), and Richard (Judy); eleven grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; sisters-in-law Nancy and Marie; and several nieces and nephews. William Joseph “Joe” Crandall (1966~2024) William Joseph “Joe” Crandall, 57, of Fairmont, West Virginia, passed away on August 7, 2024, due to injuries sustained in a mining accident. Joe was a “Weekend Warrior” with Leer Mining where he was a motor operator. He could do anything and would always be there to lend a helping hand to anyone who needed it, whether he knew them or not. He was loving, caring, giving, and compassionate. Joe was a handy man and a small engine “guru.” He enjoyed his motorcycles, playing the mandolin, and was a member of the Fairview Bethel Church. Left to mourn his loss is his wife Davina; daughter Makenze (Steven); grandson Braxton; siblings Joyce, Mike (Chante), Maggie; father-in-law David; brother-in-law Mike; several nieces, nephews, cousins, and other extended family; as well as his Arch Resources-Leer Mining family. The management and staff of WWDR express their sincerest sympathies to Marilyn’s and Joe’s family, friends, and former colleagues. Lest we forget . . .
18 OCTOBER 2024 WorldWide Drilling Resource® The “Idiots” Corner by “Billy Bob Smith” Go Ahead, Run and Hurry - Maybe to Your Demise I don’t care how fast you drive, eat, or do anything. None of these will give you one more minute of life. So why do idiots do everything faster hoping that they will have more time in life? Yes, if you eat faster, you may have more time for dessert. And yes, if you drive faster, you may get home in time to watch your favorite TV show, but in the end, you might be amazed at how doing anything faster might just create more problems than benefits. So, I thought since I am honked at an average of ten times a day (by drivers behind me) because I am not driving fast enough, it was time to shed some simple consequences idiots inherit due to their behavior or their socalled “faster behavior.” You know I’m a big fan of quotes, so here’s a few in case you might be too: “Doing things faster is no substitute for doing things right.” ~Stephen Covey “Speed is irrelevant if you are going in the wrong direction.” ~Gandhi “I am not a speed reader. I am a speed understander.” ~Isaac Asimov “Speed, quality, price - what if you can only get one?” ~James M. Wallace “In the race for success, speed is less important than stamina.” ~B. C. Forbes Okay, here are a few stupid things idiots do while doing things faster: 0 I can almost guarantee if you always drive faster than the speed limit, sooner or later you are going to have an accident - could even be fatal! 0 Just because you want everything or some things to happen on your schedule, is no guarantee they will. 0 I overheard a customer in a restaurant tell the server, “Have the cook hurry my meal, I am in a hurry for an appointment, but I need the burger well-done.” The server responded, “Sir, can you see that our restaurant is quite busy, and your order will join the que as scheduled?” He responded, “Well, if you can’t meet my schedule, I will have to go to a different establishment.” She said, “Have a nice day.” Hello! Wake up, dude, the world doesn’t revolve around your schedule. 0 Several years ago, I was flying to a country thousands of miles away and the person sitting next to me was what I refer to as a “part-time idiot” on their way to becoming a “full-time idiot.” The pilot announced we would be late landing due to a busy airport. This dude said, “I can’t believe this, I am going to miss an important meeting.” I finally asked him, “You do know that there are only two ways we land.” He said, “What do you mean?” So I gave him my standard answer. “We are either going to crash or land on the runway. Which would you prefer, ‘cause if we crash, you will miss your meeting too.” 0 A few years ago, I was in the hospital for some routine but important surgery. My roommate said he was in the hospital for an important operation on his back to relieve his lifelong pain. Then he said the operation was postponed a couple of days due to some stupid family emergency the doctor had. The staff then told him if he wanted it on schedule, there was a new doctor on staff who had recently joined the hospital, but this would be his first operation of this type. Let me ask you, how would you handle this issue? 0 Yesterday, I saw some dumb kid riding a motorcycle weaving in and out through the line of traffic - had to be going over 60 miles per hour. Sorry folks, sooner or later with this type of activity, you are “outa here.” How about one more quickie? 0 I was standing in line at the grocery store and I watched this lady behind me move from line to line hoping to get faster service (no, they didn’t have self-checkout). She did this four times, but I still ended up checking out before she did. I decided to watch her while she went through her crazy activity of trying to finish quicker rather than slower by keep switching lines and guess what - it took her over 25 minutes to finally check out, but if she had stayed behind me, it might have only taken her ten. I have to ask you, have you ever observed any circumstances of hurry type people like the above? Are you one of them? I could go on for pages with this stuff, but I’ll wager either: 1) If you are a speed person, you didn’t even get this far reading this brief article and have moved on to something else on your “To-Do” list or 2) You agree with much of the above and have tried to stop and smell the roses whether your kids, life, health, family - whatever. Life is short, folks, and you don’t get more time by rushing. Yes, you might get to the next item on your to-do list. You might get home sooner to play with your kids, but what if the rush doesn’t work due to someone else being in a hurry and causes you to have an accident? Billy Bob Contact him via e-mail to michele@worldwidedrillingresource.com “If someone is going down the wrong road, he doesn't need motivation to speed him up. What he needs is education to turn him around.” ~Jim Rohn
Information on Federal Firearms and Explosives Adapted from Information by ATF The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives’ (ATF) Federal Firearms Licensing Center (FFLC) issues and renews federal firearms licenses (FFL) in accordance with the Gun Control Act of 1968. The FFLC performs the following functions: j Processes all FFL applications and reviews application data, conducts thorough background investigations, and issues FFLs. The FFLC forwards applications to the appropriate ATF field office, which coordinates field inspections and provides final approval to issue the FFL. j Provides an official repository and archive of all FFL-related documents and ensures all documents are properly prepared for digital imaging. Maintains audiotapes and CDs of licensee hearings related to administrative actions. Upon request, provides copies of documents and/or audio media regarding administrative hearings, congressional correspondence, and Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests. j Supports ATF investigations by providing Blue Ribbon Certifications and direct testimony to verify the licensed status of defendants and others related to criminal prosecutions or administrative actions. The Federal Explosives Licensing Center (FELC) issues and renews federal explosives licenses and permits (FEL/FEP) submitted by industry members who manufacture, deal in, and import or receive explosive materials. The FELC reviews and acts upon all applications for FEL/FEPs, coordinates applicant inspections with the appropriate ATF field offices, and performs background checks on all responsible persons and employee possessors. Title XI of the Organized Crime Control Act (OCCA) of 1970 established ATF’s explosives licensing jurisdiction and the Safe Explosives Act of 2002 amended the OCCA. Consequently, ATF established the FELC as a separate organizational entity to review and act upon applications in accordance with the law and regulations to deny access to individuals who are prohibited by law from receiving and/or possessing explosives. The FELC provides certification to ATF field personnel on license status and provides a call center to respond to inquiries from the general public and members of the industry. The FELC performs the following additional functions: j Upon receipt of FEL or FEP applications, enters the data into ATF’s database and transmits identification data to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) for required background checks. Depending upon the result of background checks and other factors, the FELC either issues letters of clearance or denial. The FELC also processes appeals from individuals whose background checks indicate they are prohibited from receiving or possessing explosives. j Serves as the official repository and archive for all FEL/FEP-related documents ensuring all documents are properly prepared for digital imaging. The FELC provides copies of documents for court cases, congressional correspondence, and FOIA requests. j In support of ATF investigations, provides Blue Ribbon Certification and direct testimony to verify the licensed status of defendants and others related to criminal prosecutions or adverse actions. j Works with ATF field offices to coordinate applicant inspections and obtain omitted or incomplete application data. j Participates in explosives industry conferences, seminars, and trade shows to promote voluntary compliance within the industry. j Provides input regarding ATF rulings that clarifies regulations governing the industry’s business practices. EXB Looking for Events? Click on this box in our online issue worldwidedrillingresource.com 19 OCTOBER 2024 WorldWide Drilling Resource®
20 OCTOBER 2024 WorldWide Drilling Resource® A Peek Into the World of Pearson Drilling and Pump Service by GEFCO / BAUER Equipment America, Inc. We interviewed John Pearson, the fourth generation owner of Pearson Drilling and Pump Service, along with his daughter, Jaime Pearson, a passionate fifth generation driller. Based in Pueblo, Colorado, Pearson Drilling and Pump Service has been a cornerstone of the community, delivering top-tier water well drilling and pump services for generations. John shares the rich history of Pearson Drilling, detailing how the company was founded by his great-grandfather and has evolved over the years. He speaks about the challenges and triumphs of navigating an everchanging industry, emphasizing the importance of innovation and adaptability. Currently, the company relies on its 2018 GEFCO 30K and before that, they had a 1998 30K, to get the job done. “The rig is efficient. We don’t spend a whole lot of time broken down. You can work the rig by yourself. It’s easy to use. It’s easy to learn. Overall, it’s just a good rig. The speed and efficiency are everything. They are rigs made by a driller and it shows,” John said. Jaime, who has embraced her role with enthusiasm, highlights the thrill of drilling alongside her father and the rewards of staying committed. Together, John and Jaime exemplify the dedication and hard work that have made Pearson Drilling and Pump Service a trusted name for over 80 years. At GEFCO, we are proud to support and celebrate the achievements of such a remarkable family business. To watch the entire video of this interview, scan the QR Code or visit: gefco.com/customer-interview-pearson-drilling Jaime and her father John proudly standing by their GEFCO 30K rig. WTR Pinkney “PW”, Mike, and John Pearson - second, third, and fourth generation drill operators for Pearson Well Drilling and Pump Service. John Pearson holding his daughter Jaime who will become the fifth generation of well drilling professionals.
21 OCTOBER 2024 WorldWide Drilling Resource® Decades of Dedication Adapted from Information by Sanford Underground Research Facility (SURF) In 1979, Kyle Ehnes started his career at the Homestake Gold Mine in Lead, South Dakota; 45 years later, Ehnes will remove his brass tag from the board for the last time. Ehnes describes his retirement as bittersweet. “There has been a lot of good memories, and yes, good money in this career. I raised my kids. I put them through college. It's just been awesome. Yeah, mining is hard work; it turns out it's hard to leave too.” Ehnes believes the ongoing efforts to preserve history and to recognize the legacy of generations of workers in the former mine is important for everyone at SURF. Like many past Homestake workers, and SURF employees today, Ehnes and his family have a long legacy on this site. “My dad started out at Homestake in September of 1959. Came down here right after the Deadwood Fire of that year,” Ehnes said. His brothers Keith, Kevin, and Kim all followed suit with jobs at the mine. “What is really cool is Dad started his career in 1959 on the 3650 Level, then when I came to work at Homestake, I mined on the 3650 L. Years later, when my son Austin was employed for Thyssen Mining, he came to SURF to help with the DUNE excavation and worked on a borehole for the lab from the 3650 L. So, three generations of us worked on that level.” Ehnes’ time included playing an important role in the refurbishment process for the Ross Shaft at SURF. He helped lead the procurement and inventory tracking on the major overhaul. Ehnes helped lead multiple projects and teams over the decades; he has one key piece of advice for new employees who come to work at America’s Underground Lab. “Ask the old guys,” he said. During his time at Homestake, Ehnes was injured in a rock fall underground while working alone. He said this experience reinforced his belief in the value of safety. “Don't just go in there thinking that you're this almighty person - safety has to come first. I preach safety because of my experience. Don't try and be a hero. Just ask the people who have experience. They will tell you.” In the coming years, Ehnes plans to spend more time with family, do a little golfing, and travel the country to see some NASCAR (the National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing) races. He also plans to drive his 1977 Monte Carlo, which has been in his garage since he was a junior in high school. “I just like to thank both Homestake and SURF for giving me an opportunity to be here for so many years. It's been a good living. I've had good crews and good people to work with. You know, out of everything I will miss, it will be the people,” Ehnes concluded. MIN
22 OCTOBER 2024 WorldWide Drilling Resource® Research for Efficient, Environmentally Friendly Lithium Adapted from Information by the University of Chicago As the electric vehicle market increases, the demand for lithium has soared. Global lithium production has more than tripled in the last decade. Current methods of extracting lithium from rock ores or brines are slow and come with high energy demands and environmental costs. Researchers at the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering (PME) have optimized a new method for extracting lithium from more dilute and widespread sources of the mineral, including seawater, groundwater, and flowback water. In the new research, Chong Liu, Neubauer Family Assistant Professor of Molecular Engineering and her colleagues, showed how certain particles of iron phosphate can most efficiently pull lithium out of dilute liquids. Their approach isolates lithium based on its electrochemical properties, using crystal lattices of olivine iron phosphate. Because of its size, charge, and reactivity, lithium is drawn into spaces in the olivine iron phosphate columns, like water being soaked into holes in a sponge. But, if the column is designed perfectly, sodium ions, also present in briny liquids, are left out or enter the iron phosphate at a much lower level. In the new work, Liu and her colleagues, including Gangbin Yan, a PME graduate student, tested how variation in olivine iron phosphate particles impacted their ability to selectively isolate lithium over sodium. “When you produce iron phosphate, you can get particles that are drastically different sizes and shapes,” explained Yan. “In order to figure out the best synthesis method, we need to know which of those particles are most efficient at selecting lithium over sodium.” They discovered when iron phosphate particles were too large or too small, they tend to let more sodium into the structures, which led to less pure extractions of lithium. The findings are vital to moving electrochemical lithium extraction toward commercial use. They suggest researchers should focus on not just producing olivine iron phosphate, but producing olivine iron phosphate at the ideal particle size. “We have to keep this desired particle size in mind as we pick synthesis methods to scale up,” Liu said. “But if we can do this, we think we can develop a method that reduces the environmental impact of lithium production and secures the lithium supply in this country.” The new findings could hasten an era of faster, greener lithium extraction. UChicago Ph.D. student and first author Gangbin Yan and Pritzker Molecular Engineering Assistant Professor Chong Liu. Photo by John Zich. ENV Mfg., Scree Atlan Inc. en & ntic E-mail: atlantic@ce Atlantic-Screen.c Manufactu 302-684-3197 Manholes j Clear PVC Pipe j Inline Chemical Mixers j ell Rehabilitation Produ jW e.net com urers 7 ucts Milton, DE 19968 142 Broadkill Rd ½” - 24 ranging f Perforated of Slotted Fax: 302-384-0643 more! MUCH And j Bailers Sampling j Locking Caps j Filter Sock j Bentonite j 4” from d Pipe dand 3 In Memoriam Jerry Don Johnson (1962~2024) Jerry Don Johnson, 62, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Delta, Utah, on August 7, 2024. Born in Santa Monica, California, he lived a life full of hard work and good times. All will remember Jerry as the type of person a person wants to be, and the type of friend a friend would like to have. He spent most of his adolescence in Winnemucca, Nevada, with his parents and sister Linda. Working from a very young age to help support his family during hard times established a standard of hard work Jerry lived up to for many years. He was employed in the drilling industry for the duration of his career, drilling various resources (methane, lithium, etc). He became an expert in the workings of the drilling industry while meeting some of his closest friends with whom he had continuous relationships. Enjoying all things outdoors, he camped and explored the natural world around him. Many camping trips took place near his home of several years in Wyoming, which created many of the best memories people have of Jerry. In recent years, he could likely be found riding around town on his four-wheeler (often with questionable attire). He spent the last years of his life in Delta, with his home base being at his daughter Debra’s house. Over these years, Jerry formed close relationships with his grandchildren, creating memories such as frequent four-wheeler rides, periodic chocolate milk breaks, and old western TV show/movie marathons. Jerry is survived by his children Loren (Dawn), Debra (Cody), Braden, and Swade; grandchildren Chloe, McCoy, Ashlynn, Hadley, and Dak; sister Linda; ex-wife Brenda; chosen family Bud and LaVada; and close friends Terry, KC, Cyndi, and “Mouse”; and his Yorkie best friend Minnie. Lest we forget . . .
23 OCTOBER 2024 WorldWide Drilling Resource® Staying Productive No Matter the Jobsite Adapted from Information by Terramac Based in Rocklin, California, Hickman Utility removes and sets power poles, underground enclosures, and splice boxes, often in remote locations with inhospitable conditions such as steep and muddy terrains. “Every job is unique, and that’s what I like about what we do,” said President Dan Hickman, who has done heavy equipment work his entire life and started Hickman Utility in 2016, with his wife Shannon. “We have what we describe as normal everyday jobs, but we really enjoy working in extreme areas and challenging conditions.” To meet the challenges head on, Hickman Utility relies heavily on purpose-built and customized Terramac crawler carriers, including an RT6 and an RT9 with digger derrick and pole setter attachments, as well as an RT7U with an aerial device attachment. Hickman Utility utilizes the RT6 and RT9 rubber-tracked crawler carriers to remove and set poles, screw in anchors, auger holes, and compact soil around poles with the built-in tamper system. The company uses the RT7U compact utility crawler carrier with a two-man bucket and a jib boom to replace transformers. “We are often on sites that have been affected by storms, so there are trees down and mud, in addition to the normal terrain, which can be rocky and steep,” said operator Josh Hattrup. “You have to be able to navigate without having a clear shot to the job. The Terramacs are powerful and give us the ability to get almost anywhere. If these machines can’t get you there, you most likely need a helicopter.” Hickman recalled doing a lot of research on tracked utility equipment to meet their requirements, read a lot of reviews, and Terramac stood out as the right choice. “I contacted Terramac’s sales team about the RT6, gave them a list of what our specific needs were, and they were able to accommodate everything. The size of the job and the location usually dictate which unit we use on a particular job. They all have low ground pressure, which is great for handling the challenging and sensitive conditions we encounter with minimal ground disturbance. I also like the climate-controlled enclosed cabs and the overall functionality of the machines.” CONST For more information, call 480-609-3993 info@mountainstatesgroundwater.com mountainstatesgroundwater.com \ Seminars \ Exhibits \ Raffles \ Networking Opportunities \ Buck Lively Scholarship Auction
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